the society for the protection of ancient buildings
Activities & Mission
The SPAB was founded in 1877. Today it is the largest, and most technically expert national pressure group fighting to save old buildings from decay, demolition and damage.We run training courses; comment on threats to historic buildings; operate a free technical helpline; conduct research; issue advisory publications and campaign on issues like the need for building maintenance.
Fundraising
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Financial Information
Latest Income
£2,606,185
Latest Expenditure
£1,933,129
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 64.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £1,539,873
Charitable Activities £763,650
Other Trading £174,964
Investments £120,330
Other Income £7,368
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £1,690,457
Raising Funds £242,672
Governance £39,308
Grants to Institutions £7,310
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,606,185 | £1,933,129 | £1,690,457 | £7,062,610 | £4,623,215 | 22 / 400 |
| 2023 | £2,344,731 | £1,790,104 | £1,584,956 | £6,131,777 | £3,784,316 | 22 / 400 |
| 2022 | £2,023,768 | £1,703,225 | £1,483,109 | £5,358,211 | £2,670,000 | 30 / 400 |
| 2021 | £1,602,967 | £1,874,006 | £1,579,645 | £5,470,930 | £2,510,000 | 30 / 400 |
| 2020 | £1,341,488 | £1,491,334 | £1,190,148 | £5,409,323 | £1,720,000 | 31 / 400 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION
ANCIENT BUILDINGS
37 SPITAL SQUARE
LONDON
E1 6DY
ANCIENT BUILDINGS
37 SPITAL SQUARE
LONDON
E1 6DY
Email
info@spab.org.ukWebsite
www.spab.org.ukRegistration Date
12 April 2006
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
4022687
Charity Number
1113753
Trustees
Duncan McCallum
Christopher Wheaton
Tyler Lott-Johnson
Jo Thwaites
Georgina Ruth Nayler MBE
Morwenna Rosalind Slade
Charles Wagner
Louise Bainbridge
Lucy Newport
Carole Leith
David McFerran
Andrew Paul Dalton Walker